As a woman, a lot of stories haven't been told and we've got a lot of catching up to do.

We need art. We've been telling stories since the beginning. As human beings, we need it for our survival.

When it's working, what acting is really about is getting into the essence of a moment in a creative, joyous way - through whatever frees you up.

I like to play smart, three-dimensional women. I also like to play roles where the women are a little crazy. I just have a feel for crazy people.

Cannes is a very strange place. I tried to show up as best I could and to try not to be cynical.

To do work that's not going to be fulfilling doesn't make sense.

There's been a slow death in a way. On the positive side, there are films getting into the Academy Awards that wouldn't have, but on the negative side, financiers are now dominant and making all the decisions. I can't count the ways a director's vision is compromised.